Participating in a Psychology Experiment, Hannah Hears This List of Words

question 26

Multiple Choice

Participating in a psychology experiment, Hannah hears this list of words: "truck . . . wheel . . . motorcycle . . . taxicab . . . bus . . . van . . . bicycle . . . street . . . " In which of the following hypotheses might we have the most confidence?

• A) Hannah will not recall having heard the word "automobile."
• B) Hannah will recall having heard the word "automobile."
• C) Hannah will have difficulty recalling the words on the list.
• D) Hannah will recall having heard unrelated words on the list.

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Definitions:

Criticism

The practice of analyzing, evaluating, and sometimes questioning beliefs, actions, or works, often to foster improvement.

Costly

Refers to something that requires a great amount of resources, such as money, time, or effort, to obtain or maintain.

Patriotic Assimilation

The process by which immigrants adopt the cultural norms and values of their new country, often emphasizing loyalty and pride in national identity.

Americanization

The process through which immigrant communities come to adopt the cultural norms and values of the United States, often discussed in the context of assimilation policies and debates.